Open Pit Mine Manager

MineSet Recruitment Pty Ltd; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration including STI/L

Comprehensive relocation package

9‑day fortnight roster

Company vehicle

Rental subsidy

Salary sacrifice options

Company provided accommodation during初

Long-term career development

Job summary

MineSet Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an Open Pit Mine Manager in Australia’s New South Wales to lead the site, ensuring safe, productive operations aligned with business objectives. You will coordinate site activities, resources, planning and stakeholder engagement under the COO.

This hands-on role balances daily demands with long-term priorities. You will drive safety, budgeting, contractor management and workforce development while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience leading open pit mining operations.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost control skills.
• Solid knowledge of mining legislation, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to site-based teams and contractors.
• Manage mining activities to achieve production and cost objectives.
• Support mine planning and operational execution.
• Monitor performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and resource planning.
• Develop workforce capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Open Pit Mining

Safety Leadership

Budgeting/Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Competitive salary package + performance bonus

About us

MineSet Recruitment is a specialist mining recruitment business supporting underground mining operations across Australia.

We are partnering with an established mining operation to recruit an Open Pit Mine Manager to lead the site during an exciting phase of growth and development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the mine while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and workforce development.

About the Role

As the Open Pit Mine Manager, you will provide leadership across all aspects of the mining operation, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with operational and technical teams, you will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing resources, supporting operational planning and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a hands‑on leader capable of balancing day‑to‑day operational demands with longer‑term business priorities.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Providing leadership and direction to site‑based teams and contractors
• Managing mining activities to achieve production and cost objectives
• Supporting mine planning and operational execution
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing improvement initiativesEnsuring effective contractor management and accountability
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting and resource planning activities
• Building capability within the workforce through coaching and mentoring
• Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

You will be an experienced mining professional with a strong operational background and a demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver safe, productive outcomes within an open pit environment.

Applications are encouraged from current Mine Managers as well as experienced Quarry Managers, Alternate Quarry Managers, Mining Superintendents and Production Managers who can demonstrate the technical capability, leadership experience and statutory capacity required to lead a mining operation.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• A degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• NSW Quarry Manager Practising Certificate or recognised interstate equivalent.
• Experience leading open pit mining operations and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of drill and blast, load and haul, mine planning and contractor mining activities.
• Experience managing operational budgets, forecasts and performance targets.
• Sound knowledge of mining legislation, statutory obligations and compliance requirements.
• A track record of developing people, strengthening workforce capability and fostering accountability.
• Well‑developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across operational, technical and leadership groups.
• A practical leadership style and a strong commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What's on offer

• Statutory leadership opportunity with full responsibility for safe and successful operation of the mine.
• Opportunity to establish operating disciplines and performance standards.
• Exposure to future mine development activities and long term strategic planning.
• Attractive executive remuneration package including STI and LTI.
• Comprehensive relocation package for you and your family.
• 9‑day working fortnight with a 5:2/4:3 roster.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing rental subsidy and salary sacrifice options.
• Company provided accommodation during the initial transition period.
• Long‑term career development opportunities.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Anderson on 04 449 or email @minesetrecruitment.com

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence